Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

I offered students a chance to ask about my education, experience in finance, the time I lived and studied in Paris, or how I ended up teaching at a community college. In *Collected Essays* (Ed.). But a few years ago, I removed the slide. Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals* (J. Ellington, Trans.). Hackett Publishing. 1932/2022).

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

They’re literary detectives, diving into research and using evidence to create well-organized essays. Try these 7th grade writing prompts for journaling, group discussion, or formal essays: Which is better for connecting with friends: TikTok or Instagram? Is it better to read the book or watch the movie? Want to take it up a notch?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Students can keep a long-term journal to respond all year long, or they can use journal prompts as a springboard into a class essay or assignment. Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class. What are your goals for high school ? What would you do?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2017

When teachers used digital educational games in the classroom, students raised test scores by more than half a letter grade in only three weeks, according to a study from researchers at Vanderbilt University and partners at Legends of Learning , a research-driven educational game platform.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Founded in 2012, ThinkCERCA offers a set of digital tools and lesson plans to help educators teach critical thinking skills across a variety of subjects, including English language arts (ELA), math, social studies and science. Some districts purchase the product as a wholesale textbook replacement for their ELA classes.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2017

We are also able to have our students type weekly essays, and we can give them feedback much more quickly than in the past. The Discover Maps make it easy for students to make connections across different areas of study, and to explore their own interests. We share resources through platforms such as Google Classroom.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As the college essay program manager for Write the World, a nonprofit writing organization for teens, I oversee a group of advisers who guide students through the essay writing process. I have seen firsthand the anxiety that students experience when it comes to writing their college essays.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 3, 2023

The November newsfeed heralded the arrival of AI essay writing. AI (or Artificial Intelligence) essay writing recruits online software that sifts through information and generates a thoughtful written analysis. Enter a prompt, and AI can turn out a reasonable essay on everything from utilitarianism to the Krebs cycle…for free.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2021

As the largest study of its kind, What Kids Are Reading provides actionable insights and helpful tools to help educators guide their students toward “just-right” reading recommendations. The report features a foreword by Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of Black Brother, Black Brother, and an introduction by James S. “Our

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 9, 2019

Sometimes I didn’t even know what the format of the final exam would be…essay, multiple choice, or short answer. They know what to focus on as they study. I spent hours reviewing notes that spanned an entire semester because it was all “fair game.” Students no longer feel powerless.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Many are already feeling the pressures that come with it, particularly the load of homework and studying. percent), studying for tests (48.8 percent), and writing papers or essays (44.1 In a survey conducted on Brainly.com on August 21, 2024, 60.5 The most common stressors include homework (55.1 Alarmingly, 72.6

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 3, 2023

The November newsfeed heralded the arrival of AI essay writing. AI (or Artificial Intelligence) essay writing recruits online software that sifts through information and generates a thoughtful written analysis. Enter a prompt, and AI can turn out a reasonable essay on everything from utilitarianism to the Krebs cycle…for free.

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Essay Plagiarism Writing Ethics 98

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While the fears of cheating have definitely been legitimate, have you actually tried writing an essay using just AI? Custom study plans AI can design personalized study plans for your kids. Just as the internet revolutionized education, AI will be the next game-changer. This level of engagement was unheard of before now.

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Internet Essay Students Art 332

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

The University of Michigan’s M-Write program is built on the idea that students learn best when they write about what they’re studying, rather than taking multiple-choice tests. Wilson researches the application of automated essay scoring. “I U-M presents a really interesting model of adoption.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback. I’ve even constructed entire units of study in a playlist to allow students to move through it at a pace that works for them.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

While AI tools can indeed generate answers or essays, this highlights the need to rethink assessment strategies. For instance, students could compare human-written essays with AI-generated ones to discuss tone, bias, and effectiveness. Misconceptions about AI in education 1.

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Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 329

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I combine the picture books with Gilder Lehrman essays in my classroom. The length is manageable for a classroom setting, and the essays cover a wide variety of topics. a couple of years ago who said he used children’s books to study? Remember the guy from Jeopardy!

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Students History Essay High School 338

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2019

Whether it’s studying for an exam, completing a college essay, or finishing a social studies project, all students will inevitably find themselves procrastinating at some point in their academic careers. Procrastination is something we all experience.

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Failure Essay Exams Schools 278

eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

As an edtech researcher and designer who has spent the last 15 years studying how technology can bridge the gap between learning and play, I’m struck by the ways in which generative AI can bring creativity and playfulness to the classroom–a notion that I know runs counter to some of the current critiques.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Global learning platform Quizlet today announced a series of new study tools designed to help students return to the classroom with renewed confidence this school year. Brain Beats: With Brain Beats, students can automatically turn their flashcards into a song to enhance studying, using a tune to aid in memorization.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

According to a new study from Academic Help , 67 percent of students use AI for creating texts – the basis for their essays and other papers. Today’s digital-savvy students welcomed ChatGPT with open arms and began using it for writing assignments. The issue here is not only about the academic integrity violation.

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Writing Skills Plagiarism Teaching 246

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

An upgrade from our previous Essay Review product, Paper users can now submit more than traditional essay assignments; lab reports, assignments, short-answer questions, and bibliographies are all accepted types of content. Previously, we worked directly with districts to validate our impact and produce case studies.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

He still has that concern, but as he stepped back to think about it, he also saw a way to “leverage” the tool for a goal he had long fought for — to help bring social studies education, and especially the teaching of civics, to broader prominence in the nation’s schools. He has long argued that U.S.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2018

But one university is trying to incorporate unstructured data—in particular, college admission essays—to predict how likely a student will persist and graduate on time. “We And the school’s overall retention rate, meaning first-time students who return to continue their studies the following fall, is 83 percent.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

This article offers ideas that are outside traditional essay writing and test taking mediums. Speech an expert Students can write speeches on a particular topic that connects to the unit being studied. Here are 4 ideas I have found to be successful in my educational context, which is the IB’s Middle Years Programme.

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High School High School Essay Schools 246

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Option 1 Science: Design a new experiment to test a scientific hypothesis Science: Write a research paper on an environmental issue Math: Solve a set of problems and explain your solutions in a video tutorial Math: Develop a math game that helps others learn about a mathematical concept or process English : Write an essay analyzing the symbolism in (..)

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History Physical Education Essay Art 382

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2018

But one university is trying to incorporate unstructured data—in particular, college admission essays—to predict how likely a student will persist and graduate on time. “We And the school’s overall retention rate, meaning first-time students who return to continue their studies the following fall, is 83 percent.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2024

We figured that learning more about teacher motivation could help us better understand teacher pipelines and find ways to diversify and improve the quality of our nation’s teachers, so we designed a study to gather more information. We used a natural language processing algorithm to review their responses.

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Motivation Teachers Essay Language 208

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

AI can help students write stronger essays, solve tricky math problems, and even manage their stress levels, all while giving TAs more time to focus on what matters most–building meaningful connections with students. Such software can help with parental communications as well.

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2017

Certain teacher professional development could have a positive impact on academic writing by English learners in grades 7-12, according to a study from the University of California, Irvine. During the academic writing assessment, secondary school students composed timed, on-demand essays interpreting themes from fiction and nonfiction texts.

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Writing Exams Essay Students 207

Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2023

It’s time for handwritten essays in class without devices. In these same conversations, I hear teachers eager to revert back to timed writing by hand, the five-paragraph essay, and other formulaic approaches to writing. They scored ChatGPT’s work using the same College Board rubric their essays were evaluated against.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Seventy percent of high school juniors and seniors believe AI-powered tools, including ChatGPT, can be a resource in brainstorming ideas for their college essays or short answer responses. AI-powered tools can help students brainstorm ideas for a college essay.

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Essay Exams Testing Reading 283

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For a history class studying World War II, one student or group might learn about the Normandy invasion, while another might take on the rise of fascism and a third might explore the Pacific front. They might write an essay, compile a slideshow presentation, or create a video, for instance.

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Students Motivation Achievement Assignments 348

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

According to McKinsey’s 2017 study , the average teacher worked 50 hours a week (a number that has grown to 54 hours post-pandemic, according to 2022 research ). According to McKinsey’s study, teachers spend over 20 percent of their time just preparing for class. AI transforms textbooks into interactive study guides. Here’s how.

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Teachers Textbooks Multiple Choice Questions Essay 275

Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2023

We recently completed an evaluation of an AI-equipped platform through which middle school students could draft, submit and revise argumentative essays in response to pre-curated writing prompts. This yielded a total of 160 teacher-assessed essays, which we could compare directly to the AI-given scores and feedback on those same essays.

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Grades Essay Teachers Feedback 180

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2024

To be clear, this assignment would require students to analyze documents and write their own responses using evidence, which are important skills of course, but it would inevitably lead to me manically red inking papers that ultimately were written because I assigned an essay that would only ever be read by me. To what end?

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